old'un Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Just had a phone call from a guy saying I need to have a electrical wiring safety check by law? Guy..hello sir have you had a recent electrical wiring check Me...No Guy...you have to have your wiring checked every ten years. Me...never heard of that Guy...yes its the law and you can be fined up-to £5000 for not having it done Me...well how much does it cost. Guy...£850 + Vat. Me...let me think about it and I will come back to you. Guy....sorry sir this line only allows me to make out going call Me...well I will leave it thanks..bye Guy...err before you go sir I must inform you I will have to report your property as being un-checked and potentially dangerous and you may receive a summons Me..well you do that mate...bye Can someone/sparky tell me if this is the case or is this just another scam, which I believe it was. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Commercial buildings have a 5 year fixed wire test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Sorry should have said this is my home a private property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 No, it was just a scammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bemused Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Scam. We're NICEIC contractors and only charge £135.00 + VAT for a report on the average house! An inspection every 5 years is recommended on domestic properties but it's not the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 It's not law, you can 2,5,10 year fixed wire tests. It's not cheap, but shouldn't be that dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Was the bill to be paid to the First National Bank of Nigeria perchance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I would say it's some of them corrupt premiers that Cameron has over here doing a bit of moonlighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 It was a English guy and more than likely a bunch of cowboys, just makes my blood boil to think he is phoning people and he will eventually hit on some poor old dear who believes him and is told her wiring is dangerous and she needs the house rewiring at what ever cost. Thanks for the replies, I thought he was talking a load of bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borebanger Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Industrial test yearly, commercial 5 yearly. Domestic 10 yearly. Unless rented then once a year and at every change of tenancy. Around the 150-200 Mark for the average house. But not law! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banger123 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Scam don't believe a word of it. You only need it in rented property and I am not sure how often. Gas is yearly but not sure on leci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 You don't need it in a rented property unless HMO.But they do recommend it. Your responsibilities as a landlordLandlords are required by law to ensure: That the electrical installation in a rented property is safe when tenants move in and maintained in a safe condition throughout its duration. That a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has a periodic inspection carried out on the property every five years. If your property is not an HMO, you are not legally obliged to do this. However, we recommend that a periodic inspection and test is carried out by a registered electrician on your rental properties at least every five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banger123 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Fair enough thought it was required like the landlords gas safety cert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Fair enough thought it was required like the landlords gas safety certNo but that's what they want you to think...... Own home, not law total scam ( bit like PAT testing ) Edited May 12, 2016 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 You can bet your life a lot of people fall for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 No but that's what they want you to think...... Own home, not law total scam ( bit like PAT testing ) OI I'm a pat tester lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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